Casting Call: Non-Union Caucasian Males & Females (Ages 12-65) for Documentary Feature
Job Description:
Midthunder Casting is seeking non-union, Caucasian males and females, ages 12 to 65, to participate in an upcoming documentary feature filming in Los Angeles, CA. This project offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in a professional documentary that aims to capture authentic stories and perspectives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in the filming of scenes for the documentary feature, which may include on-camera interviews, re-enactments, or other scripted scenes.
- Follow direction from the production team and adhere to any specific requirements for appearance or behavior in front of the camera.
- Be available for shooting on designated days and times in Los Angeles, ensuring punctuality and professionalism throughout the process.
- Engage naturally and comfortably with the documentary format, reflecting the authenticity and tone of the project.
Requirements:
- Must be Caucasian, non-union talent, aged between 12 and 65 years old.
- Must be local to Los Angeles, CA, or able to self-report to the location for the shoot.
- Applicants under 18 years of age must provide their age in the submission.
- Submission must include a photo (headshot or clear cell phone photo) with no filters, hats, or sunglasses.
- Prior experience in film or documentary projects is a plus but not required.
- Must be comfortable working in a documentary format, including any potential re-enactments or interviews.
Compensation:
- Paid role: $500 per day.
- Meals and breaks provided on set.
- Professional on-set experience and potential networking opportunities within the documentary film industry.
Related jobs:
Job Description
DANCA Media is casting real Latina professionals and commuters in the New York City metro area for a paid national Spanish-language documentary series. Casting is specifically looking for real people, not actors or influencers, who can authentically represent New York City life and culture. Applicants should be NYC Metro residents between 22 and 50 years old and fully bilingual in English and Spanish. The latest update states that only the Latina professionals/commuters role is currently being cast.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate as yourself in a national Spanish-language documentary series.
- Share an authentic perspective on professional and everyday life in New York City.
- Speak naturally and comfortably in both English and Spanish.
- Participate in filming scheduled in NYC.
- Follow production guidance while maintaining an authentic, unscripted presence.
Requirements
- Latina professional or commuter.
- Age 22–50.
- Must be fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Must have an authentic New York personality, character, and style.
- This opportunity is seeking real people rather than actors or influencers.
- Casting has extended its deadline and is still reviewing submissions.
Compensation
Paid.
Job Description
Notable Human Films, an award-winning production company, is casting conservative, Republican, and other right-of-center participants for a new feature documentary centered on a social experiment exploring political dialogue in America. The documentary will follow two people from opposite sides of the political spectrum as they travel across the United States for 21 days, meeting people from different backgrounds and exploring the question of how people can have meaningful conversations with those they disagree with.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in a feature documentary and social experiment
- Represent personal political beliefs and values authentically
- Engage in respectful conversations with people holding opposing viewpoints
- Approach challenging discussions with curiosity and openness
- Participate in documentary filming and related activities
- Be comfortable discussing personal views and experiences on camera
Requirements
- Conservative, Republican, or otherwise right-of-center individuals
- Strongly connected to and confident in personal beliefs and values
- Comfortable discussing political and social topics on camera
- Able to engage respectfully with people who hold different viewpoints
- Willing to participate in honest and meaningful conversations
- Comfortable participating in a documentary-style social experiment
Compensation
Not disclosed.
Documentary Casting Call
Job Description
A nonprofit documentary is casting non-speaking background roles for a project filming in and around Birmingham, Alabama. Casting directors are seeking African American and White performers across multiple age groups to help tell an inspiring story through authentic visual storytelling. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in participating in a meaningful documentary production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray assigned background roles in documentary reenactment scenes.
- Follow direction from the production team.
- Maintain professionalism throughout filming.
- Help create authentic, story-driven scenes.
Requirements
- Seeking the following talent:
- African American boys, ages 6–9 and 10–11.
- African American teenage boys, ages 14–19.
- African American girls, ages 4–7 and 5–11.
- African American teenage girls, ages 14–19.
- African American woman, ages 21–25.
- African American woman, age 60+.
- African American man, ages 40–55.
- White boys, ages 6–9 and 10–11.
- White girl, ages 5–8.
- White woman, ages 21–25.
- Must be available to work in the Birmingham, Alabama area.
Compensation
- Non-paid opportunity.
- Travel costs may be negotiated, if applicable.
